The Trilogy battle between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier was expected by the whole world in Las Vegas ended after the Irish puncher who suffered a wicked injury in the last seconds of the first half.
Immediately after Dustin Poirier launched a series of strong punches, McGregor staggered and fell to the floor. At that moment, McGregor seemed to have fractured ankles. After checking the injury of Conor McGregor, the referee Herb Dean decided McGregor's ankle was overturned and unable to continue playing, Dustin Poirier had a TKO victory.
McGregor's legs were quickly broken down. Before going to the radio with a stretcher, McGregor even promptly provoked Poirier a few sentences. McGregor was transferred to the hospital shortly thereafter, UFC President Dana White was present and confirmed that McGregor would be undergoing surgery tonight (Vietnam time).
During a press conference after the match, Dana White confirmed that the “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier will have a Lightweight belt with Charles Oliveira and revealed that he is targeting the fourth match between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.
“The battle has not ended. We cannot accept the ending match in the way it has happened. We will see the final results in another match. It is not known that Conor's situation but Poirier will work he needs to do until Conor is ready to fight again.” – White told MMA Junkie and reporters after the match at UFC 264.